MCA Stability Tool

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Boots Migraine Pain Relief Ibuprofen lysine 342mg tablets (The Boots Company Plc)

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Stability Notes

There are no stability notes available for this medicine.

Compatible

Boots Migraine Relief 50mg tablets (The Boots Company Plc)

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Stability Notes

No special storage requirements.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Imigran Radis 50mg tablets (GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd), Imigran 50mg tablets (GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd) and generic sumatriptan 50mg tablets.

No Stability Information

Boots NicAssist 1mg lozenges (The Boots Company Plc)

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Stability Notes

There are no stability notes available for this medicine.

No Stability Information

Boots NicAssist 2mg lozenges (The Boots Company Plc)

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Stability Notes

There are no stability notes available for this medicine.

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Boots NicAssist Microtab 2mg sublingual tablets (The Boots Company Plc)

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Stability Notes

There are no stability notes available for this medicine.

No Stability Information

Boots NicAssist Translucent 10mg/16hours patches (The Boots Company Plc)

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Stability Notes

There are no stability notes available for this medicine.

No Stability Information

Boots NicAssist Translucent 15mg/16hours patches (The Boots Company Plc)

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Stability Notes

There are no stability notes available for this medicine.

No Stability Information

Boots NicAssist Translucent 25mg/16hours patches (The Boots Company Plc)

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Stability Notes

There are no stability notes available for this medicine.

Use with caution

Boots One A Day Allergy Relief 10mg tablets (The Boots Company Plc)

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Stability Notes

Should be stored in tight, light resistant containers and protected from excessive moisture.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Clarityn Allergy 10mg tablets (Bayer Plc) and Loratadine 10mg tablets (Accord Healthcare Ltd).

Use with caution

Boots Paracetamol 500mg capsules (The Boots Company Plc)

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Stability Notes

Protect from light and store in airtight containers.

Provenance

Compatibility recommendation derived from Paracetamol 500mg capsules (Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd).

Use with caution

Boots Period Pain Reliever 250mg gastro-resistant tablets (The Boots Company Plc)

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Stability Notes

Use airtight and light resistant container.

Provenance

Compatibility information derived from Naprosyn EC 250mg tablets (Atnahs Pharma UK Ltd).

Use with caution

Boots Pharmacy Thrush 150mg capsules (The Boots Company Plc)

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Stability Notes

Store in airtight containers.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Fluconazole 150mg capsules (Accord Healthcare Ltd), Fluconazole 150mg capsules (Kent Pharma (UK) Ltd) and Diflucan 150mg capsules (Pfizer Ltd).

No Stability Information

Boots Rapid Ibuprofen lysine 342mg tablets (The Boots Company Plc)

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Stability Notes

There are no stability notes available for this medicine.

No Stability Information

Boots Sildenafil 50mg orodispersible films (The Boots Company Plc)

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Stability Notes

There are no stability notes available for this medicine.

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Boots Sildenafil 50mg tablets (The Boots Company Plc)

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Stability Notes

There are no stability notes available for this medicine.
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Compatible

Medicines suitable for use in MCAs, although use is likely to be off-label.  Keep medicines in MCAs for the shortest time necessary. Generally, up to 5 weeks maximum unless otherwise specified, or consider up to 8 weeks if the MCA is airtight (sealed).  Consider the risk to the individual from potency loss or dose variability, particularly with unsealed devices.  Monitor for any changes in therapeutic effect or increased adverse effects after MCA initiation.

Use with caution

There are concerns about stability and/or there is a lack of stability data available. These medicines can theoretically be used in MCAs, although use is likely to be off-label.  Mitigation measures may need to be considered.  Keep medicines in MCAs for the shortest time necessary.  Generally, up to 5 weeks maximum unless otherwise specified, or consider up to 8 weeks if the MCA is airtight (sealed). Consider the risk to the individual from potency loss or dose variability, particularly with unsealed devices. Monitor for any changes in therapeutic effect or increased adverse effects after MCA initiation.

Incompatible

Medicines under this category are not suitable for use in MCAs.

No Stability Information

These medicines have not been reviewed by SPS.